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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,294.63, 43,186.35 and 17,147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,294.63, 43,186.35 and 17,147.17 is: 23,662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,294.63 : 43,186.35 = 17,147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,294.63/43,186.35 = 17,147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,294.63x = 43,186.35 × 17,147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,294.63x = 740,523,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,523,685.13/31,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.96

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